Your Name
Brandon,MB
Summary
Dedicated Indigenous Cultural Support Worker with expertise in crisis intervention and client advocacy. Committed to empowering Indigenous women through culturally relevant practices and community engagement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
Work History
Indigenous Cultural Support Worker
Western Manitoba Women’s Regional Resource Centre
Brandon, Canada
- Current
- The Indigenous Cultural Support Worker is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of culture activities for our Indigenous Women’s Program – “Empowered Traditions.”
- The Cultural Support Worker assumes all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision and policy standards.
- This position will work in collaboration with the Cultural Program Coordinator and report to the Director of Operations and Development and the Director of Counselling and Advocacy.
- The Indigenous Cultural Support Worker is responsible for providing direct and indirect cultural services to The Women’s Resource Centre staff and clients.
- In order to develop and enhance the cultural service practice of TWRC, the Indigenous Cultural Support Worker will develop and deliver locally accepted cultural practices in consultation with the community Elders/Knowledge Keepers, to preserve and promote traditional practices to enhance positive and strong cultural identity.
- The Indigenous Cultural Support Worker will be providing education and training to TWRC staff and members of the community regarding cultural values, beliefs, traditions, and perspectives on individual, family, and community life.
- This position is restricted to First Nations applicants only.
- Respect and sensitivity as well as knowledge and understanding of First Nations culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings is imperative in this role.
- Knowledge of the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Manitoba.
- Knowledge of The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada-Calls to Action, and MMIWG2S- calls to Justice and national action plan.
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices and protocols is required.
- Knowledge of agencies, programs, and supports for Indigenous community serving Indigenous women.
Education
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient care planning
- Client advocacy
- Health assessment
- Team collaboration
- Community engagement
- Health education
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Professional boundaries
- Cultural competence
- Boundary setting
- Assertiveness training
- Outreach services
- Motivational interviewing
- Peer support
- Supportive housing
- Relapse prevention
- Social skills training
- Intake assessment
Application Instructions
reception@thewomenscentrebrandon.com, Indigenous Cultural Support Worker
Affiliations
- Enjoy the outdoors
- Making crafts
- Baseball, Volleyball, Biking
- Self learning
- Gardening
Certification
- First Aid and CPR pending
- Non-violent intervention Certificate 2023
- National Safety and Food Handling Certificate 2023
- Customer Service Certificate 2023
- WHMIS 3023
Languages
English
First Language
Roles And Responsibilities
- Support the planning and implementation of cultural activities for the Indigenous Women’s Program – 'Empowered Traditions'.
- Collaborate with the Cultural Program Coordinator and report to the Director of Operations and Development and the Director of Counselling and Advocacy.
- Provide direct and indirect cultural services to The Women’s Resource Centre staff and clients.
- Develop and deliver locally accepted cultural practices in consultation with community Elders/Knowledge Keepers.
- Provide education and training to TWRC staff and community members regarding cultural values, beliefs, traditions, and perspectives.
References
References available upon request.
Job Details
Indigenous Cultural Support Worker, Western Manitoba Women’s Regional Resource Centre, 729 Princess Ave, Brandon, MB, $25.00 per hour, Part-time, 25, One year term, True, True
Timeline
Indigenous Cultural Support Worker
Western Manitoba Women’s Regional Resource Centre
- Current